Simon Marks
@simonmarksfsn.bsky.social
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crazy that it’s the UK Labor party that is taking the hit from the Epstein files — not the Epstein-aligned administration in the US — on the contrary, Epstein revelations are a win for the White House's Epstein-alums who back the UK right
Looking increasingly hard for Starmer to survive.
Scottish Labour leader expected to call for Starmer to step down as pressure mounts on PM
Anas Sarwar's intervention, expected in a news conference this afternoon, comes after Starmer's director of communications and chief of staff both quit.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
crazy that it’s the UK Labor party that is taking the hit from the Epstein files — not the Epstein-aligned administration in the US — on the contrary, Epstein revelations are a win for the White House's Epstein-alums who back the UK right
Anne Frank stuff, all of this. Link to the full ProPublica piece is here:
www.propublica.org/article/life...
America, 2026
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America, 2026
February 9, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Anne Frank stuff, all of this. Link to the full ProPublica piece is here:
www.propublica.org/article/life...
America, 2026
www.propublica.org/article/life...
America, 2026
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New in PN: The blowback to Trump's racist video reveals his weakness
"What has changed is not Trump’s racism (which is the same as it ever was) but his poll numbers (which have dropped precipitously)." www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-obam...
"What has changed is not Trump’s racism (which is the same as it ever was) but his poll numbers (which have dropped precipitously)." www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-obam...
The blowback to Trump's racist video reveals his weakness
Even his allies don't want to be anywhere near him.
www.publicnotice.co
February 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
New in PN: The blowback to Trump's racist video reveals his weakness
"What has changed is not Trump’s racism (which is the same as it ever was) but his poll numbers (which have dropped precipitously)." www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-obam...
"What has changed is not Trump’s racism (which is the same as it ever was) but his poll numbers (which have dropped precipitously)." www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-obam...
My weekly roundup with Nick Abbot on the UK’s @lbc.co.uk, as Trump faces more pressure to apologise for his racist social media re-post, and also criticises a US skier at the Winter Olympics.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885872...
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Simon Marks Reporting / February 8. 2026 - US Roundup: Republicans continue to demand Trump apology over racist social media post
Simon's weekly update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every week at 0045 Uk time, or find it here on demand afterwards.
audioboom.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:11 AM
My weekly roundup with Nick Abbot on the UK’s @lbc.co.uk, as Trump faces more pressure to apologise for his racist social media re-post, and also criticises a US skier at the Winter Olympics.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885872...
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885872...
America, 2026
The president is now attacking a US Olympian as a “Loser” and misrepresenting his words for his mild unspecified criticisms about things going on in the US right now.
February 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
America, 2026
“Remaking America”.
February 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
“Remaking America”.
“A leg up”. (NYTimes, obvs).
February 8, 2026 at 2:13 AM
“A leg up”. (NYTimes, obvs).
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Side note:
For devotees of Hampstead Garden Suburb, in an odd coincidence of fate, I believe I am now the last son of London’s loveliest neighborhood still at my desk in Washington.
Lord Mandelson and Will Lewis have let the side down and left me flying solo here.
I promise to soldier on…
For devotees of Hampstead Garden Suburb, in an odd coincidence of fate, I believe I am now the last son of London’s loveliest neighborhood still at my desk in Washington.
Lord Mandelson and Will Lewis have let the side down and left me flying solo here.
I promise to soldier on…
February 7, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Side note:
For devotees of Hampstead Garden Suburb, in an odd coincidence of fate, I believe I am now the last son of London’s loveliest neighborhood still at my desk in Washington.
Lord Mandelson and Will Lewis have let the side down and left me flying solo here.
I promise to soldier on…
For devotees of Hampstead Garden Suburb, in an odd coincidence of fate, I believe I am now the last son of London’s loveliest neighborhood still at my desk in Washington.
Lord Mandelson and Will Lewis have let the side down and left me flying solo here.
I promise to soldier on…
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“The institution could not have a better owner.” tongue licking those boots gonna get stuck in the door on the way out
February 7, 2026 at 10:49 PM
“The institution could not have a better owner.” tongue licking those boots gonna get stuck in the door on the way out
After a catastrophic tenure, Will Lewis is gone from The Washington Post. Many here will forever accuse him (along with Jeff Bezos) of murdering the newspaper.
Image via @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
Image via @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 10:57 PM
After a catastrophic tenure, Will Lewis is gone from The Washington Post. Many here will forever accuse him (along with Jeff Bezos) of murdering the newspaper.
Image via @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
Image via @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
No apology from Trump over his re-posting on social media of racist imagery of the Obamas. My chat with @natashadevon.bsky.social on the UK's @lbc.co.uk.
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#Trump #Racism #Obamas #Republicans #news #LBC #simonmarks #uspolitics #midterms #Elections2026 #usnews
February 7, 2026 - No apology from Trump over racist re-posting of meme depicting Obamas as primates
Simon's live update for LBC's Natasha Devon, as the president refuses to apologize for his re-posting on social media of a racist meme about the Obamas.
audioboom.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM
No apology from Trump over his re-posting on social media of racist imagery of the Obamas. My chat with @natashadevon.bsky.social on the UK's @lbc.co.uk.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885851...
#Trump #Racism #Obamas #Republicans #news #LBC #simonmarks #uspolitics #midterms #Elections2026 #usnews
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#Trump #Racism #Obamas #Republicans #news #LBC #simonmarks #uspolitics #midterms #Elections2026 #usnews
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New in PN: @anneapplebaum.bsky.social on Trump's betrayal of Europe
"They’re bewildered we’ve allowed this to happen. And yes, you do hear Europeans saying, 'why aren’t people protesting?' This all comes as a real shock to people who had a different expectation of what America was."
"They’re bewildered we’ve allowed this to happen. And yes, you do hear Europeans saying, 'why aren’t people protesting?' This all comes as a real shock to people who had a different expectation of what America was."
Anne Applebaum on Trump's betrayal of Europe
"They’re bewildered we’ve allowed this to happen."
www.publicnotice.co
February 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
New in PN: @anneapplebaum.bsky.social on Trump's betrayal of Europe
"They’re bewildered we’ve allowed this to happen. And yes, you do hear Europeans saying, 'why aren’t people protesting?' This all comes as a real shock to people who had a different expectation of what America was."
"They’re bewildered we’ve allowed this to happen. And yes, you do hear Europeans saying, 'why aren’t people protesting?' This all comes as a real shock to people who had a different expectation of what America was."
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'American democracy is being derailed' | Simon Marks' American Week
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February 7, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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'His government on numerous occasions is embracing racist imagery, totalitarian tropes, and a general authoritarian approach...'
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
February 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
'His government on numerous occasions is embracing racist imagery, totalitarian tropes, and a general authoritarian approach...'
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
A Republican who voted for Trump called CSPAN this morning. You don't want to miss this.
February 7, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Trump changes his story again about racist social media meme depicting the Obamas. My chat with Matt Frei on LBC.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885845...
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885845...
Simon Marks Reporting / February 7, 2026 - Trump, in third telling of racist social media post, claims he never saw meme of Obamas
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
audioboom.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Trump changes his story again about racist social media meme depicting the Obamas. My chat with Matt Frei on LBC.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885845...
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885845...
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Reporter: You frequently criticized Biden for not knowing what was going on in his name, this racist video that was posted on your social media—
Trump: You don’t know what’s going on. I know what’s going on. We know everything.
Trump: You don’t know what’s going on. I know what’s going on. We know everything.
February 7, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Reporter: You frequently criticized Biden for not knowing what was going on in his name, this racist video that was posted on your social media—
Trump: You don’t know what’s going on. I know what’s going on. We know everything.
Trump: You don’t know what’s going on. I know what’s going on. We know everything.
Third version of the story since my bacon and eggs.
NEW STORY: Trump admits he was the one who found the video and asked that it be posted from his Truth Social account. Refuses to apologize.
February 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Third version of the story since my bacon and eggs.
U.S. Seeks to Expedite Deportation of 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Mine on today's appalling Trump social media post depicting the Obamas as primates in a jungle. For South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV with Nhlanhla Sehume anchoring. (Courtesy: DStv405)
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885831...
#trump #racism #newzroomafrika #socialmedia #obamas #uspolitics #midterms
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#trump #racism #newzroomafrika #socialmedia #obamas #uspolitics #midterms
February 6, 2026 - After furious reaction, Trump belatedly removes racist video of Obamas from his social media account
Simon's live update on President Trump's reposting of a video depicting the Obamas as primates in a jungle. For South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV. Courtesy DStv 405
audioboom.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Mine on today's appalling Trump social media post depicting the Obamas as primates in a jungle. For South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV with Nhlanhla Sehume anchoring. (Courtesy: DStv405)
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885831...
#trump #racism #newzroomafrika #socialmedia #obamas #uspolitics #midterms
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#trump #racism #newzroomafrika #socialmedia #obamas #uspolitics #midterms
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As an ex radio producer, I’m addicted to it. So this is a must listen part for me, absolutely every week.
However, this week was to me is so disturbing for so many reasons.
I loved my times in the States, but I’m shaking my head here. Pls listen @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social @tomswarbrick.bsky.social
However, this week was to me is so disturbing for so many reasons.
I loved my times in the States, but I’m shaking my head here. Pls listen @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social @tomswarbrick.bsky.social
My "American Week" for @tomswarbrick.bsky.social's programme on the UK's @lbc.co.uk.
This week:
Trump threatens to rig the midterms
Epstein documents cause fresh fury for victims
U.S. can't even enjoy a Super Bowl halftime show any more
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885826...
#Trump #Epstein #BadBunny
This week:
Trump threatens to rig the midterms
Epstein documents cause fresh fury for victims
U.S. can't even enjoy a Super Bowl halftime show any more
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885826...
#Trump #Epstein #BadBunny
February 6, 2026 - "American Week": Trump indicates he plans to rig the midterm elections, or reject their outcome
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's programme on the UK's LBC.
audioboom.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
As an ex radio producer, I’m addicted to it. So this is a must listen part for me, absolutely every week.
However, this week was to me is so disturbing for so many reasons.
I loved my times in the States, but I’m shaking my head here. Pls listen @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social @tomswarbrick.bsky.social
However, this week was to me is so disturbing for so many reasons.
I loved my times in the States, but I’m shaking my head here. Pls listen @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social @tomswarbrick.bsky.social
My "American Week" for @tomswarbrick.bsky.social's programme on the UK's @lbc.co.uk.
This week:
Trump threatens to rig the midterms
Epstein documents cause fresh fury for victims
U.S. can't even enjoy a Super Bowl halftime show any more
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885826...
#Trump #Epstein #BadBunny
This week:
Trump threatens to rig the midterms
Epstein documents cause fresh fury for victims
U.S. can't even enjoy a Super Bowl halftime show any more
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885826...
#Trump #Epstein #BadBunny
February 6, 2026 - "American Week": Trump indicates he plans to rig the midterm elections, or reject their outcome
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's programme on the UK's LBC.
audioboom.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
My "American Week" for @tomswarbrick.bsky.social's programme on the UK's @lbc.co.uk.
This week:
Trump threatens to rig the midterms
Epstein documents cause fresh fury for victims
U.S. can't even enjoy a Super Bowl halftime show any more
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885826...
#Trump #Epstein #BadBunny
This week:
Trump threatens to rig the midterms
Epstein documents cause fresh fury for victims
U.S. can't even enjoy a Super Bowl halftime show any more
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885826...
#Trump #Epstein #BadBunny